affordable housing: Do you Yelp? - 05/11/08 05:39 PM
Have you wondered if a certain restaurant offers good food and outstanding service? I came across this website http://www.yelp.com/reno-nv You can browse through all the reviews from customers. It pretty awesome!
Below is a borrowed picture from Flickr.com by sarabear.
Catherine T. Sinocruz, e-Pro, ABR, GRI, CRS Broker-Salesperson"Fluent in … (3 comments)
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affordable housing: BEST PRICE FOR CONDOMINIUM IN AVENTURA - 05/10/08 07:03 PM
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affordable housing: 3630 Gorman Dr. New Port Richey, FL Lakefront! - 05/08/08 09:21 AM
YOU CAN FISH OR KAYAK FROM YOUR OWN BACKYARD! AFFORDABLE AND ADORABLE
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affordable housing: Reno, NV May 2008 Special Events - 05/06/08 07:03 PM
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affordable housing: Affordable ABQ Green - 05/06/08 01:41 AM
For anyone thinking about moving to the Land of Enchantment, I have good news for you. Albuquerque is a city working hard to be green (I think the mayor is trying to get into a competition with Rocky Anderson up in Salt Lake City). Check out http://cabq.gov/sustainability One of the great things … (1 comments)
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affordable housing: Affordable Housing Talks Continue In Downers Grove IL. - 05/04/08 10:53 PM
Affordable housing is a concern for everyone in the real estate business.
Creating and maintaining the availability of affordable housing within the village of Downers Grove, IL has been a topic of recent discussion by a nine member Ad Hoc housing committee set up by the village to study the issue. … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: Quiet Northern Arizona Community Seeing a Come Back - 05/02/08 03:23 PM
Are you looking for open land and solitude in Northern Arizona? How about living on your own ranch in the cool mountain air. Ash Fork, Arizona may be on the rebound with friendly neighbors, a quiet way of life and affordable housing. The 12th Annual Ash Fork Pioneer Days is Saturday, … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: Do You Know A Jackson County Oregon Resident Who Could Afford $550-650 Per Month For A Home? - 04/30/08 10:17 AM
Calling all Jackson County Oregon residents earning 30-60% of Hud's currently published median income for Jackson County, Oregon based on family size!!!!!
Have you, or has someone you know, given up on the idea of ever fulfilling your dream of becoming a homeowner? Have you thought you would be a renter forever because that … (5 comments)
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affordable housing: Carlsbad - A City Focusing on Livable Communities - 04/29/08 10:05 AM
Carlsbad, like many Southern California towns in San Diego County, has experienced substantial growth in recent years (about 95,000 currently), and is expected to continue that growth. The growing pains have included more traffic, issues of affordable housing, preservation of open space, providing services for residents, schools, environmental concerns (e.g., … (2 comments)
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affordable housing: Today I Realized Some Of The Many Blessings In My Life! - 04/28/08 10:54 PM
My wife and I went out home shopping today. We're not terribly serious about a move, but as a Realtor I am always keeping an eye out for that perfect opportunity that would be a better fit for my family and please my beautiful wife.
A funny thing happened. Rather than rushing … (6 comments)
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affordable housing: Richmond Virginia - Affordable Housing Awareness Week! - 04/28/08 09:12 PM
Richmond Affordable Housing Development Authority and nine non-profit groups have come together this week to host a week of affordable housing awareness, April 20-26. This weeklong series of volunteer opportunities and events is intended to increase awareness of what affordable housing means today, why it's important and who it serves in … (1 comments)
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affordable housing: Affordable Housing for Ashland Oregon – RVCDC Mutual Self Help Homeownership Program at Terrace Court - 04/28/08 11:08 AM
Rogue Valley Community Development Corporation's Terrace Court Project in Ashland, Oregon on Siskiyou Blvd between Park Street and Normal Avenue is well on its way to completing the second group of homes in this project, 6 townhome style units on Siskiyou Blvd. at Park Street. These homes are framed up with … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: Guanajuato Mexico Housing Project Supported By The Rotary Club of Ashland Oregon - 04/27/08 12:05 AM
There is an International Affordable Housing Program being supported by The Rotary Club of Ashland to promote affordable housing internationally. This is the Guanajuato Housing Project, a project that like Habitat for Humanity, requires an investment by the home's recipient.
The homeowner must own their own land and build their own … (2 comments)
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affordable housing: To Be, Or Not To Be (More Affordable Housing in Ashland Oregon)…That Is The Question! - 04/26/08 10:39 PM
The City of Ashland and Developer Doug Irvine have been in discussions over the possible trade of land. Doug Irvine is interested in acquiring a 2 acre parcel of land within Westwood Park plus three residential lots on Strawberry Lane, for which he will in return trade 10 acres of land … (6 comments)
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affordable housing: STATE OF THE ROCKIES REPORT CARD - 04/26/08 03:53 PM
Extracted from: THE 2008 COLORADO COLLEGE STATE OF THE ROCKIES REPORT CARD
EMPLOYMENT TRENDS:
• Total growth in the employment sector of the Rockies, 1990-2000: 36% vs. 12% nationally.
• Almost 65% of jobs established in the Rockies, 1990-2000 were based upon regional competitive advantages.
• The Rockies holds a competitive advantage for almost … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: Spring Break -- Taking Time Out to Help - 04/24/08 12:10 PM
This has been a busy week to say the least....The schools in our area are on Spring Break and while some ventured with their families on vacations far away, we stayed in the local area because of school & sports commitments and the dreaded SAT's next week.
My oldest child is a … (2 comments)
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affordable housing: Is Affordable Housing Back? - 04/23/08 12:45 PM
It obviously depends on your definition of affordable, but it is again possible to purchase a new single family home for under $200,000 in Bend. I'm not referring to short sales or foreclosures either. Several subdivisions are under way in both NE and SE Bend and the lowest priced home I've … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: Feature Article: Does Washington Finally Have Affordable Housing - 04/22/08 12:36 PM
As this economy continues to spiral out of control and other stock market giants buy huge static corporations like Bear Stearns and record number of bankruptcies of small and medium sized business are being filed. Consumer debt and spending has reached well into the billion dollar mark and the resounding woes … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: Juneau Alaska Affordable Housing News - 04/14/08 11:06 AM
Summit Housing will be making a presentation in Juneau on Thursday, April 17th at 5:15pm at the downtown library. Summit Housing Group, which is an affordable housing developer based out of Missoula, Montana. They have been looking at Juneau for several years and have found a potential site that would work … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: San Francisco Upper Market Development is Finalized - 04/12/08 02:21 PM
More Details About the Market Octavia DevelopmentOn April 8th, the legislation required to implement the Market Octavia Plan was approved by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, needing only an additional reading on April 15th and the Mayors sig. Its a done deal, 8 years of negotiation to get this … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: Defining Affordable Housing - 04/12/08 12:31 PM
Affordable housing works out from a simple equation. Affordable housing should not exceed around thirty percent of a family’s monthly income to pay rent and utilities. For owning a home, the costs for utilities, taxes, mortgage, and insurance should not exceed 38 percent of the gross monthly income. These percentages can … (2 comments)
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affordable housing: Is there a need for house size regulation to preserve neighborhoods? - 04/11/08 04:30 PM
Interesting enough, in BOULDER, COLORADO there is a fierce debate and public outcry going on within the City Council to regulate or not, the house sizes. The Boulder Planning Board unanimously prompted the City Council to put it on hold. The planning board agreed that using a proposed "floor-area ratio" calculation … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: Spokane Realtor, Donna Henry raising the bar in the Spokane Real Estate World! - 04/10/08 08:17 PM
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affordable housing: Builders, REALTORS® Speak Out at the Spokane Planning Commission - 04/10/08 07:21 PM
These impact fees are crazy and it was nice to see such a good turnout to change the direction that the city is trying to impose. I'm not sure if people really understand the impact that these fees will have on the building industry. The city is trying to saddled builders with 95% … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: Affordable Housing now available in the Issaquah Highlands - 04/08/08 06:02 PM
Affordable Housing now available in the Issaquah Highlands.
D.R. Horton one of America's largest builder has teamed up with ARCH to provide affordable housing in the heart of the Issaquah Highlands Community.
Ashford at Vista Park - located in Issaquah Highlands. The community offers more than one hundred 1, 2 and 3 bedroom … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: Any Sex Offenders in Your Neighborhood? - 04/08/08 11:58 AM
Are you curios to find out if there is a sex offender in your neighborhood? Visit http://www.familywatchdog.us/ I typed in my office address, and I was relieved to find out that there are only two registered offenders in the entire 89523 zip.
This is a good website to forward to your clients.
Catherine T. Sinocruz, e-Pro, ABR, GRI, … (3 comments)
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affordable housing: Affordable Housing - 04/05/08 02:35 PM
AFFORDABLE HOUSINGShown below are several properties which are currently on the market and which are very affordable.Call Ron Trzcinski of Zenith Realty for more information at 410-935-5844.7414 School Lane, Dundalk, Marylad 21222. This cape cod style detached home has 4 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and 1 half bath. The basement has a finished … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: Affordable Housing - 04/05/08 02:34 PM
AFFORDABLE HOUSINGShown below are several properties which are currently on the market and which are very affordable.Call Ron Trzcinski of Zenith Realty for more information at 410-935-5844.7414 School Lane, Dundalk, Marylad 21222. This cape cod style detached home has 4 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and 1 half bath. The basement has a finished … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: Now Is The Time For Us To Swing This Pendulum Back To The Middle! (Part 3 of 3 – Low-to-Very Low Income Buyers) - 04/03/08 05:47 PM
Okay Non-Profit Affordable Housing Developers, I'm throwing down the gauntlet for you! Are you really utilizing the many funding sources available to you? Why is it that one affordable housing developer builds 10 or more homes per year, and another 1 home per year?
Oregon Habitat for Humanity Affiliates and Community … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: Now Is The Time For Us To Swing This Pendulum Back To The Middle! (Part 1 of 3) - 04/03/08 04:48 PM
Wonderful news! Oregon Affordable Housing advocates have helped secure much needed funds to help retain low-cost rental housing units, funding that will include saving 667 apartment units in Jackson County, Oregon, keeping these units from being sold at market rates when their contracts expire soon. With the low rents maintained to … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: Affordable Housing in Walla Walla - 04/02/08 02:35 PM
Living, working and investing in your community. This is a dream for many. And as gas prices go up, the cost of commuting to a job means more money out of your pocket.In Walla Walla, there are some options. Washington School Homes are located in a revitalized neighborhood. Just blocks from … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: First Time Home Buyer Programs - 04/02/08 11:59 AM
The Housing Education Alliance is once again offering First Time Home Buyer Programs in the Tampa area! For those who are interested in affordable housing and are first time home buyers, these workshops are a must!There is so much to learn that agents should also attend these meetings if they are not familiar … (1 comments)
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affordable housing: Bay Area Affordable Housing Information - 04/01/08 02:08 PM
Bay Area Affordable Housing InformationHere are some important and updated links to Affordable Housing Information. They detail the current and upcoming programs available for First Time Homebuyers and Tenants needing financial assistance.Oakland: http://www.oaklandnet.com/governmet/hcd
Pleasanton: http://www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/community/housing/Hayward: http://www.ci.hayward.ca.us/San Leandro: http://www.ci.san-leandro.ca.us/Union City: http://www.unioncity.org/commdev/housing.htmAlameda: http://www.ci.alameda.ca.us/services/housing.htm
San Pablo: http://www.ci.sanpablo.ca.us/main/indexhtmEmeryville: http://www.ci.emeryville.ca.us/econdev/housing_resources.htmlHercules: http://www.ci.hercules.ca.us/Walnut Creek: http://www.ci.walnut-creek.ca.us/Concord: http://cityofconcord.org/living/moving.htmAntioch: http://www.ci.antioch.ca.us/CitySvcs?CDBG_Housing.htm
Dublin: http://www.ci.dublin.ca.us/
Livermore: http://www.ci.livermore.ca.us/
San Ramon: http://www.ci.san-ramon.ca.us/housing/default.html
Brentwood: http://www.ci.brentwood.ca.us/department/cd/housing/index.cfm
Pleasant Hill: http://www.pleasanthill.ca.gov/Redevelopment/affordable_housing.cfm
Tracy: http://www.ci.tracy.ca.us/departments/des/community_developement/
San Jose: http://www.sjhousing.org/
Fairfield: http://www.ci.fairfield.ca.us/Stockton: http://www.stocktongov.com/Housing/Programs.cfmVallejo: http://www.vallejonhs.org/For more … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: Where is the affordable housing on StreetAdvisor.com? - 03/30/08 07:17 PM
Finding somewhere to live that you like AND can afford is difficult. Compromises are usually made in the search for affordable housing. There is widespread discussion in the US and Australia about the 'housing affordability crisis'. Recent television shows and print media stories repeat doom and gloom stories.
For example, SBS … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: How Do You Treat Your Coop Agent? Part 2 With a Photo of Reno, NV - 03/29/08 06:33 PM
It is my business practice to give a client something nice after we close escrow. It is usually something nice that they can proudly display. Depending on their price range of their sale, I have given artwork, wall iron décor, candle holders, DVD player, silk plants, etc. My thought is that … (5 comments)
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affordable housing: Prop 98 Eliminates Rent control - 03/29/08 05:14 PM
The Public Policy Institute of California did a survey on March 26 of this year to see how Californians feel about the what would effectively eliminate rent control. This would seriously impact the cost of renting in San Francisco. Two of the initiatives in the California primary this June 3rd, Prop … (2 comments)
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affordable housing: More Affordable Housing in Mammoth - 03/26/08 12:56 PM
Mammoth Real Estate Q&A for March
Q: A recent Los Angeles Times article that featured Mammoth talked about the increasing apartment vacancies in town this winter. Is this for real, is it a trend, and what’s it all about?
A: While I like to focus my business on resort residential properties, … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: 2007 Market Report: Frisco Area - 03/25/08 04:13 PM
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affordable housing: What does your company do for the community? - 03/22/08 06:34 PM
Prudential Financial, in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, sponsors a nationwide awards program to honor young Americans who care about their communities. Thousands of young people across the country were considered for Prudential Spirit of Community Awards this year, and from all of these, two in Nevada … (3 comments)
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affordable housing: Edina housing getting hot! - 03/21/08 09:41 PM
Finally....what we have been waiting for! A real sense of business as "more" usual! You can really feel the increase of activity in the market. The areas that seem to currently have the most success are the houses between 500-650,000 as well as under $300,000. With the Edina Housing foundations second … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: Fixer Upper, Handyman Needed - Is This The Right Choice For The Average First Time Home-Buyer? - 03/21/08 04:25 PM
Many buyers come to my office with the idea that they can save a lot of money on their first home by buying something that needs work. They may have been searching for homes on the Internet and come across several priced well below the average for the area. What they … (5 comments)
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affordable housing: 2007 Market Report: Old Frisco Subdivision-3 Bedroom Sales - 03/21/08 11:36 AM
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affordable housing: Affordable Housing Comes to Creek District of San Marcos, California. - 03/21/08 10:34 AM
The creek task force decided months ago that the development plan should require 15 percent of the creek district's housing be affordable, but the finishing touches city staff are putting on the specific plan this month will recommend how developers should spread that housing around, Malone said."It's not a big deal … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: Florida Real Estate Development | Introducing Vertical Real Estate Logistics - 03/21/08 09:59 AM
It has been a while since I have posted on ActiveRain as I have been busy with a new venture and writing quality content for my main site www.themortgagegotoguy.com
So now I would like to finally introduce you to the new company which our fellow ActiveRainer Billy Berthiaume and I have started...
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affordable housing: HAS THE PHOENIX ARIZONA HOME MARKET HIT THE BOTTOM? - 03/20/08 08:11 AM
According to an article in the East Valley Tribune this morning, we may be very close, if not actually, at the bottom of the market.
Local housing analyst, R.L. Brown, who tracks new home permits for his market newsletter, said “We’re seeing really tremendous bargains in housing---better than we’ve seen in … (15 comments)
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affordable housing: 2007 Market Report: Frisco, CO North and South Side Main Street Properties - 03/18/08 11:48 AM
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affordable housing: San Mateo County Made History This Weekend While Talking About Housing Issues - 03/16/08 11:48 PM
Today, San Mateo County achieved something that has never been done anywhere in the US, thanks to Threshold2008's Assembly of residents talking about San Mateo County's housing needs. Threshold2008 brought together the dialogue and range of voices that only the general public can bring to the government and housing officials in … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: San Mateo County Has Opened the Dialogue on Affordable Housing - 03/15/08 10:36 PM
Today was the first of two days that 400 people are spending at Canada College in Redwood City talking about housing choices in San Mateo County. These people were randomly chosen to participate in a dialogue about affordable housing, who it's for and what it means. The idea for this, Threshold2008, … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: "The Big Five" at Copper Mountain- One Bedroom Sales - 03/15/08 02:24 PM
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affordable housing: How do I embed Scribd? With a Photo - 03/14/08 02:49 PM
Would you please explain to me step by step as to how can I embed Scribd to my blog in AR? I tried copying and pasting their HTML tags but it comes out as just bunch of HTML tags. Yes, I did paste in HTML tab. What did I miss?
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affordable housing: Summit County FHA and Conforming Loan Limits raised to $729,750 - 03/14/08 02:02 PM
Summit County FHA and Conforming Loan Limits Raised to $729,750On March 7, 2008 the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development raised FHA insured and Conforming loan limits in Summit County to $729,750, from $417,000. This, in theory, means that loans in Summit County, up to $729,750, qualify for conforming interest … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: New Income Limits for Oregon Bond Loan Effective March 14, 2008 - 03/12/08 05:24 PM
There are new income limits going in to place on the Oregon Bond Loan that become effective this Friday, March 14, 2008. For the Jackson County area here in Southern Oregon, there is no change for non-targeted areas, but the income limit will INCREASE for targeted areas. The City of Ashland … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: Freddie Mac 100 Program Elimination Reflects Continued Tightening in Credit Criteria - 03/10/08 02:56 PM
For First Time Home Buyers in Southern Oregon, I typically recommend the Oregon Bond CashAdvantage program when the buyers lack a down payment, so the elimination of the Freddie Mac 100 program will not have much effect on my business practice. I received the following today from one of the lenders:
"ELIMINATION … (2 comments)
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affordable housing: Table Rock Fellowship of Medford Oregon Steps Up to Help Habitat for Humanity Rogue Valley Build Their Next Home - 03/10/08 01:44 PM
Table Rock Fellowship is a nondenominational Christian fellowship church that has grown to become one of the Rogue Valley's mega churches. In spite of roughly 3,000 weekly attendees at this church, it has remained a down-to-earth, friendly church offering many programs and link groups to its members looking to find the right … (8 comments)
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affordable housing: What’s the scoop with Cyan by Centex? - 03/09/08 02:49 PM
Few months ago a client of mine was interested in purchasing a home at Cyan. It was a 5-month construction time, and the price was right. During our visit we asked few standard questions. One question that I asked was the flood zoning. Sure enough the builder's representative said that the … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: Bellingham, WA Affordable Housing Program - 03/09/08 10:37 AM
Nearly 4,000 people living in Bellingham rental housing here now qualify for help in buying or building homes, after new income limits increased significantly for the first time in four years.
Be sure to check out the income guidelines below. If you qualify, now it the time to contact one of the … (2 comments)
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affordable housing: Effective March 7, 2008 ANOTHER Oregon Bond Rate Increase! - 03/08/08 12:49 PM
Well, the State of Oregon did not wait long to put their new "no notification policy" to work. The rates were increased March 3rd, and March 7th they were raised again without the usual e-mail going out to lenders participating in this program. The RateAdvantage program is now at 5.625%, and … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: Eyesore of the Month - 03/07/08 06:13 PM
Does anybody have the number to the Karma Police?
I need them to, at the very least, question whoever is responsible for this immediately, if not sooner.
This is Barcelona Condominiums, a new 71-unit affordable housing project currently under construction at 2217 NW 7 St in Miami that promotes … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: Rogue Valley Manor’s Contribution to Southern Oregon - 03/06/08 11:12 PM
From most places in the Rogue Valley in Oregon, you will see a very recognizable property on Barneburg Hill on the East side of the Interstate 5 Freeway. These two tall buildings are part of the Rogue Valley Manor property, a property that has grown to 668 acres which include two golf … (2 comments)
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affordable housing: $275k FHA Loan Limits in Austin Texas Vs. $332K in San Antonio? Do homes in San Antonio cost more? If so, Why? - 03/06/08 06:53 PM
Did the loan officer that gave me these figure get this wrong or did San Antonio really go up to $332K? … (7 comments)
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affordable housing: New To The Market - Affordable 2/2 Condo - All Ages in Plantation - $99,500 - 03/02/08 03:48 PM
Just listed in Lake View South Condos in Plantation, FL. This 2/2 condo is in an all ages community. It is in original condition but only lightly used for the past 30 years by snowbirds. Can be sold furnished or unfurnished. Pets are allowed. Gated complex with community pool. Easy access … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: MCC A Better Alternative Than Oregon Bond? Maybe, With The Newest Interest Rates - 02/29/08 02:24 PM
The State of Oregon's Bond Loan Program for first time homebuyers will have higher interest rates on Monday. Effective March 3, 2008, the RateAdvantage interest rate will go up to 5.40% and the CashAdvantage interest rate will go up to 5.90%.
I recently did an article comparing the Oregon Bond loans to the … (4 comments)
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affordable housing: First Time Home-Buyers...2 Things To Remember - 02/29/08 01:07 PM
As most Realtors can affirm, we can be both a Buyer's Agent and a Listing Agent, it just depends on our current client's situation. As the season picks up and I receive more calls on my listings, I am reminded of what I usually tell first time buyers whether they are … (1 comments)
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affordable housing: How to Check if You are Paying too Much for Rent? With A Photo of Reno, NV - 02/29/08 11:34 AM
How to Check if You are Paying too Much for Rent? With A Photo of Reno, NVHave you ever wondered if your landlord is overcharging you for rent? Here's a link that will help you on your research http://www.rentometer.com/. Attention real estate professionals, this is also a good link to forward … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: My Leap Day Tour of Emerging Neighborhoods - Making the Most of an Extra Day - 02/29/08 07:54 AM
Every four years we are blessed with an extra day in the year. I think this is the way of trying to squeeze an extra hour into every day to get extra things done that you don't always have time for. How many times have you wished there were more hours … (2 comments)
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affordable housing: Blue Sky in Forest Creek Parrish Florida - 02/28/08 05:54 PM
This beautiful home consists of 2,132 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 2 car garage. The prices start at $202,900 but the builder reserves the right to change the prices without prior notice so don't delay purchasing your new home today.
This section of Forest Creek just … (1 comments)
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affordable housing: Housing For All Needs Projects - 02/28/08 09:07 AM
Do You or Does Someone You Know Have a Home or Property that Needs Some TLC?
Housing for All, a MetroWest affordable housing rehab and advocacy group, is looking for home and property restoration projects for those in need. We are seeking projects that can be completed within a day or two … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: Housing Market Vernal Utah - 02/26/08 12:31 PM
Housing Market Vernal Utah
Vernal Utah Current Real Estate MarketAs a need-driven (rather than investment-driven) market, the Vernal, Utah area Real Estate Market is currently much different from the rest of the United States.Since 2005, the Vernal area has steadily increased in number of sales and price of real estate properties. … (2 comments)
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affordable housing: Where Oh Where Did the Affordable Housing Go? Once Again We are at a Stalemate with the Cappelli Affordable Housing Project - 02/24/08 03:19 PM
Well, here we are again – with yet another delay on the affordable housing that Louis Cappelli owes the City of White Plains. According to recent reports work has abruptly halted on the affordable housing – but heating was not the issues this time around. This time it was the fire codes … (5 comments)
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affordable housing: Greenlight Baltimore - BRAC Tour - 02/23/08 10:11 PM
The Live Baltimore Home Center is preparing to host the"Greenlight Baltimore," a Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) related relocation fair and tour of Baltimore City on Saturday, April 12, 2008. This is a free event for individuals and families impacted by BRAC and considering relocation to Maryland in the next two-four years.
This … (1 comments)
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affordable housing: Real Affordable Housing In Parrish Now Available!! - 02/23/08 11:19 AM
In case you haven't heard yet, Forest Creek in Parrish, a Neal Communities subdivision now has REAL affordable housing available!
Single family cottage style 2 bedroom single story homes are starting in the low 120's. Two story cottage style homes are starting in the 150's! THIS IS FANTASTIC NEWS!!
Forest Creek is a beautiful … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: How’s the Reno Market? Fourth Quarter 2007 With a Photo of Reno, NV - 02/22/08 02:21 PM
Median single-digit price decreases for standard two-story homes in Washoe County did little to entice buyers back into the housing market in the fourth quarter of 2007. Longer listing periods (+24 days) coupled with reduced market activity (-28%) continued to create challenging selling conditions, according to a report released today by … (4 comments)
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affordable housing: The Dynamics of Housing Affordability are Changing Rapidly - 02/21/08 06:57 PM
Few would deny that affordable housing is paramount for a thriving civilization and the problems that arise without it can cause regions or entire nations to go into economic decay, even crumble. Of course, in the United States there is a bit of unrest in the housing sector, as builders find … (2 comments)
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affordable housing: Paul Perez: Austin Texas Real Estate: "I am a Renter for Life!" - 02/20/08 10:36 AM
Whenever I get a potential tenant who is looking to spend around $1400 on a rental I immediately ask them:
"Why are you paying so much to rent when you could probably afford to buy?" I usually get an answer to the effect of "well my credit is bad" or "I … (4 comments)
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affordable housing: Ft. Riley, Kansas Strong Cash Flow & Appreciation Play + Walk-In-Equity! Town-Homes & Condos - 02/16/08 09:50 PM
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affordable housing: What do you include in your e-newsletter? With a Photo from My Clients - 02/15/08 05:57 PM
What do you include in your e-newsletter? With a Photo from My Clients
Your typical newsletter usually includes tips in maintaining your home and something about real estate in general. Sure, I have those topics in my e-newsletters as well. Why not get our clients more engaged?
Below is a snap shot of … (8 comments)
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affordable housing: " What Can I Get For My Money?" Continued - 02/13/08 09:51 AM
Recently we posted a document entitled "What Can I Get For my Money?" in response to the question "How much does it cost to live in Summit County?". Here is the second half to this document, including the towns of Frisco, Keystone, and Silverthorne. What can I get for my Money? Frisco Data … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: "How is the Market Doing!?" - 02/12/08 11:02 AM
I am often asked, "How is 'the market' doing!?" with the questioner wondering whether they should be ready for a barrage of complaints to stream out of my mouth. However, I always respond: "Great!" -- and I'm being honest. The media has represented, in very broad strokes, a nationwide real estate … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: Affordable Homebuyers Specialist - 02/12/08 07:57 AM
A few days ago I finished my last module to become an Affordable Housing Specialist. There are all kinds of programs out there to help almost anyone get a place to call home. There is a program here in Texas that will contribute 5% of the price of the home to help … (4 comments)
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affordable housing: Teton County Growth - 02/10/08 04:47 PM
There usually seems to be a lot of discussion here in Jackson surrounded by the affordable housing crisis and this week is no different. With traditionally low inventory levels and high prices buyers here in Jackson are limited to what and where they can invest in their future. Enter Teton Meadows … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: What Can I Get For My Money in Summit County? - 02/08/08 12:28 PM
Frisco, CO- Summit County is a ski resort community that draws around 4 million visitors a year! Often we are asked "How much does it cost to buy a place here?". So, we created this document called "What can I Get for My Money". We thought you may find this interesting … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: Who is your "Hidden Gem in the Rain" ~ Darleen McCullen - 02/08/08 11:57 AM
Tagged by Jonelle Simmons http://activerain.com/jsimonsMy first reaction was, "Huh?" What is this all about? After reading Jonelle's blog, http://activerain.com/blogsview/371378/Hidden-Gem-In-The it all started to make sense. I am on a mission to discover talented AR blogger. I am not sure if I like the title hidden gem. I don't think she is hidden … (6 comments)
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affordable housing: Are Builders Flexible with their Terms? With a Photo of Reno, NV - 02/08/08 10:51 AM
Are Builders Flexible with their Terms? With a Photo of Reno, NV
This is becoming more common question from my clients. Buyers are so savvy nowadays. My response is "everything is negotiable." We also discuss the differences of negotiating with a builder and average home sellers. We also get into the pros … (3 comments)
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affordable housing: Cape Cod Real Estate: Cost of housing in Barnstable County - 02/06/08 02:59 PM
Below is a sampler from the findings of the 2006 Workforce Housing Summit Executive Meeting:
CNA/Nurse Assistant- has an average salary of $25,597. This would afford this person to rent an apartment for $640 per month. The maximum affordable home ownerships would be $73,664.
Teacher- has an average salary of $43,262. This would … (4 comments)
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affordable housing: Lowest Priced two bedroom at Copper Mountain!! - 02/05/08 10:52 AM
Passage Point Unit #602910 Copper RoadCopper Mountain$509,000MLS # S359718 … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: Update on Affordable Housing/Ritz Carlton Agreement in White Plains, NY 10601 - 02/05/08 06:48 AM
In a previous blog I commented on the need to enforce affordable housing quotas in order to maintain a vibrant mix in communities that are rapidly becoming unaffordable for working families.
In an interesting turn of events, Mr. Cappelli, the super-developer of the Ritz Carlton, Trump Tower and City Center, has … (7 comments)
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affordable housing: Oregon Bond Rate Advantage Program at 4.95% - 02/03/08 11:33 PM
Have I mentioned before how great I think the Oregon Bond Loan program is for the first time homebuyer purchasing their home in Oregon? This program is designed to help the first time home buyer by giving them a below-market interest rate AND the option to buy a slightly higher, but … (3 comments)
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affordable housing: The Ritz Carlton of White Plains and Affordable Housing – One Tower is Open – Where, Oh WHERE is the Promised Affordable Housing? - White Plains, NY 10601 - 02/03/08 06:50 AM
For those who don’t live in Westchester, NY – and even for those who do but don’t live in White Plains, this is a complex issue. Westchester in general and White Plains in particular is increasingly becoming very, very upscale. In recent years various attempts have been made to squeeze in … (3 comments)
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affordable housing: What’s the scoop with Reynen and Bardis Community? With A Photo of Reno, NV - 02/02/08 04:41 PM
What's the scoop with Reynen and Bardis Community?
A little bird told me that Reynen and Bardis Community is in trouble here in Reno, NV? Their sales offices were closed for the holiday and never reopened. I heard of this news about three weeks ago.
A local journalist contacted me to poke around … (62 comments)
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affordable housing: What Is With Us Minnesotans? - 01/30/08 11:04 AM
Last night I was sitting all cozy on my couch with my laptop warming my legs while the Arctic blast howled outside around me. The outside temperature was hovering around -13 degrees, and if you were actually foolish enough to venture outside it would have felt like -35. Wow! What keeps us … (2 comments)
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affordable housing: What's selling or, who's buying, or trying to??? - 01/27/08 08:06 PM
I don't know about the rest of you Realtor's but the people that are calling me are the ones who currently rent and see this as an opportune time to buy...
They have a little money in the bank and can afford around a payment of $2000.00 a month...that means..they're looking for … (18 comments)
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affordable housing: Charter Pointe - Boise, Idaho - - 01/27/08 07:22 PM
I am interested in helping buyers and sellers interested in Charter Pointe. This is an excellent location in South Boise - there is a community Clubhouse, pool, gym, tennis, volley ball and miles of walking paths. There is an elementary school located inside the community. It is the perfect location for … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: Why Reno, NV Part 6? With Photos of Reno, NV - 01/25/08 11:12 AM
Why Reno, NV Part 6? With Photos of Reno, NV
Mountain Skiing and Snowboarding
Reno-Tahoe boasts the highest concentration of ski and snowboard resorts in North America. Within an hour of Reno you'll find 18 alpine resorts and a dozen beautifully groomed cross-country ski areas.
Our summit elevations range from 7,350 to … (6 comments)
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affordable housing: Affordable Housing Interview on UTube - 01/24/08 02:34 PM
watch video Video Description Brief discussion on options for people that are looking to buy their first homes. Topics include resources, credit and budgeting. There is a tremendous need right now to think long term about sustainable, affordable homeownership. Once people have had a foreclosure, most people never go back … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: Affordable and Fair Housing in Minnesota: 3.75 CEU's for Mortgage and Realtors - 01/24/08 12:15 PM
I would like to invite you to my 4 hour course regarding Affordable and Fair Housing in MN. This course discussion based course addresses the history and future of affordable housing. Assistance programs and resources available to your current and past clients. What effects the economy has on affordable housing.
This class … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: More Affordable Housing for Rogue Valley - 01/23/08 11:54 PM
Rogue Valley Community Development Corporation (RVCDC) held their annual meeting tonight in Ashland, Oregon at the Ashland Community Center across from Lithia Park. Created in 1990 to work with low-to-moderate income people, this non-profit corporation has successfully developed 42 units, and has 14 units under development with the hope of soon pushing … (1 comments)
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affordable housing: Affordable Housing for BRAC Relocation - 01/23/08 06:53 AM
Many people moving to Maryland suffer from sticker shock when they start to shop for homes. Even with the realignment of prices after the boom prices are still high here. THe employment rate is among the lowest in the country and more jobs are created every day. And, now with BRAC … (0 comments)
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affordable housing: 3.75 IS A GREAT RATE! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? - 01/22/08 10:03 AM
Speculation of a recession triggered the Fed to lower the prime overnight rate charged to lenders to 3.75%. While the volitility in the stock market continues to worry investors, many will seek something more substantial. Historically this meant a return to the Real Estate Market. As prices near the bottom of … (4 comments)
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affordable housing: 2 Story Condo With Basement For Lease/Rent in Southeast Livonia - 01/19/08 12:05 AM
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affordable housing: First Time Home Buyers ~ Redding Shasta County California! - 01/13/08 09:43 AM
First Time Home Buyers ~ Redding Shasta County California! Move out of the Redding Rental Market and into your own home! The market is more affordable.First Time Home Buyers--The real estate market in Redding and Shasta County is more affordable and interest rates are very attractive. If you are renting … (2 comments)
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